PLANSPONSOR Magazine
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Reality Check
When planning for retirement, participants have more to consider than meets the eye.
Survey
Survey
2019 Target-Date Fund Survey
On Target: A preponderance of target-date fund strategies emphasized the need for...
ERISA Examination
ERISA Examination
‘Compensation’ as a Plan Term
What sponsors include, or exclude, can lead to big problems.
Survey
Survey
2019 Participant Survey
Capturing Their Voices: Participants provide valuable insights for plan sponsors
Issue Intro |August-September 2019
Clearing Things Up
Many participants have false ideas about retirement. We’ll help you dispel the five biggest myths.
Survey Says |August-September 2019
The SECURE Act and Income Adequacy
Do you think provisions of the SECURE Act will improve retirement income adequacy for Americans?
Rules/Regs |June-July 2019
Rules and Regulations
SECURE Act Passes HouseOn May 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1994, the Setting Every Community Up for...
Investment Focus |August-September 2019
Opportunities Grow
Sponsors increasingly offer services aimed at ‘retirement income’
Insights |August-September 2019
Back to School
It’s that time of year again—back to school. Whether you’re getting your children ready, as I am, or preparing to...
Plan Analysis |August-September 2019
Does Match Frequency Matter?
PLANSPONSOR data show that giving matches regularly, over the year, can have a modest effect on outcomes.
UpFront |June-July 2019
Hardship Withdrawals Spike
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 makes it easier to draw money directly as a hardship withdrawal without first getting involved in the loan process.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Actively Managed ESG Funds
New actively managed approaches to environmental, social and governance investing allow for better analysis, oversight and, potentially, performance.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Self-Correcting the Inevitable Mistakes
Even the most informed and dedicated retirement plan fiduciaries sometimes miss the target. The good news is, many mistakes can...
UpFront |August-September 2019
Fewer Workers Name Beneficiaries
Employees who were auto-enrolled may have missed this critical step.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Proactive vs. Hands-Off
Sponsors that have automated their plan say it benefits both company and workers.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Principal Financial Acquires Wells Fargo’s Retirement Business
The blending will work with the best of each firm’s business and service models.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Remedies for a Retirement Crisis?
Experts suggest strategies for plugging the retirement savings gap.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Talking Points
Participants Should Know More About Plan Rollovers 51% didn’t know it’spossible to movemoney from anindividual retirementaccount toa 401(k) plan. 42% of those betweenages 35 and 65didn’t know theycould...
Feature |August-September 2019
2019 PLANSPONSOR National Conference
We give you a window into our 14th annual gathering.
DB Focus |August-September 2019
Real Estate Has Been a Haven
... but experts say it may be time to move out.
UpFront |August-September 2019
Washington Eases Hardship Withdrawal Rules
Participants now face less red tape when declaring an ‘immediate and heavy financial need.’
Plan Sponsor Coach |August-September 2019
Health Savings Strategies
FSAs, HSAs and HRAs differ—but how?
Inside Angle |August-September 2019
Final Multiple Employer Plan Regs at Last
Which employers may sponsor MEPs?
Plan Profile |August-September 2019
A Route to Better Outcomes
This plan sponsor focuses on participant wellness.